| Title:
The Eye In The Air by Peter Mead |
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Description:
Few books have previously been written on air reconnaissance and those have concentrated on its strategic aspects. This book, however, assesses the tactical impact of air observation upon the army’s land battles – from the age of the balloon to that of the fast aeroplane. After tracing developments in aerial reconnaissance between 1785 and 1914 the author goes on to discuss its role and continuing sophistication during two world wars. In doing so, he introduces us to a largely forgotten body of brave men, the reconnaissance pilots and observers of the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force and latterly, Air Observation Post squadrons, together with their devoted ground crews.
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| Author:
Brigadier Peter Mead, a regular army officer from 1931 to 1964, was much involved in air reconnaissance. He took part in the 1935 autogiro trials, was air staff officer on Chindit HQ in 1944 and later qualified as an Air O.P. pilot. After the war he commanded an Air O.P. squadron and concluded his military career as head of the Army Air Corps. |
| Binding:
Hardcover. |
| Date
Published:
First published 1983 |
Edition:
This
edition 1983 |
| Jacket
Condition: Very good condition with pictured dust cover which is protected by plastic cover. Has library label on spine. |
| Book
Condition:
Very good condition containing 274 pages, 16 of which contain black & white photographs. Although this is an ex library copy it is in very good condition. Has library stamp on inside. Original 1983 price was £10.50. |
| Publisher:
Her Majesty’s Stationary Office, London. |
| ISBN:
0-11290297-9 |
| Size
& Weight: 24.4 cm x 15.5 cm (H x W). 2.5 cm thick. |
